QA Manager, Pharmaceutical

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Watford is seeking an experienced QA Manager. This role involves managing a team, developing and maintaining quality management systems (QMS), and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a STEM-related subject and experience in a pharmaceutical setting. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary range of £58,000–£65,000.

Qualifications

• Experience managing QA teams in a GMP/Pharmaceutical setting.
• Management experience essential; team leader or similar roles considered.
• Experience in batch review and batch release.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of quality professionals.
• Develop, implement and maintain a QMS suitable for both pharmaceutical and food/ingredient products.
• Champion improvements through risk management & route-cause analysis.

Skills

Quality Assurance Management

GMP Standards

Team Leadership

Auditing

CAPA

Education

Degree in a STEM-related subject

Job description

QA Manager, Pharmaceutical

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire | Type: Permanent | Salary: £58,000‑£65,000

Russell Taylor Group is working with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing company looking to recruit an experienced QA Manager who will play a key role in furthering the development of the QA team, QMS, department growth and recruitment planning. This is a great time to join a company that is on the rise!

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of quality professionals, conducting regular (1‑1) meetings, performance reviews and career development planning for all direct reports.
• Recruit and onboard new staff members.
• Set objectives for the team and provide regular feedback (including coaching).
• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive QMS suitable for both pharmaceutical and food/ingredient products.
• Champion improvements through risk management & route‑cause analysis.
• Oversee the functioning of the QMS and provide oversight to key stakeholders, including senior staff.
• Accountable across change control, stability, documentation control, internal audits, GMP, supplier approval, complaints, PQRs, NPI, route‑cause analysis and controlled drug returns.
• Ensure compliance with correct documentation practices, including batch records, laboratory tests and quality agreements.
• Oversee supplier verification & vendor‑auditing programs.
• Manage the batch review process and maintain the batch release process.
• Keep abreast of evolving UK & EU retained regulations for pharmaceutical and/or food/ingredient manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with EU GMP standards & BRC food safety requirements.
• Prepare and lead the MHRA inspection and customer (third‑party audit) process.
• Ensure quality goals and agreed time‑frames are met, providing metrics for the QA H.O.Q.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operational functions of the quality team, ensuring flow of products through the product life‑cycle and batch review processes.
• Develop training programmes for the quality staff.
• Act as the external communication point with regulatory bodies.
• Deputise for the H.O.Q. when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in a STEM‑related subject.
• Experience managing QA teams in a GMP/Pharmaceutical setting.
• Management experience essential; team leader or similar roles considered.
• Experience in batch review and batch release.
• Experience in auditing and audit hosting.
• Experience with CAPA, deviations, change controls, internal auditing (preferred).

Important Information

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Job Title: QA Manager, Pharmaceutical

Company: Russell Taylor Group Ltd

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted: Oct 24th 2025

Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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